Mezcal Los Siete Misterios Coyote (48%)

Mezcal Los Siete Misterios Coyote is a twice-distilled mezcal from Sola de Vega, Oaxaca, made from Agave Coyote. The agave is a close relative of Arroqueño but gives a spicier, greener flavour profile with less of the soft roundness associated with Arroqueño. The piñas are roasted in an earthen oven with wood and river stones, followed by double distillation in a clay pot still. Fermentation uses wild yeast. The brand works with artisanal mezcaleros in Oaxaca and releases single-origin expressions traceable to producer, village and harvest. The nose brings hoja santa, epazote and pine needle, followed by citrus, lime and grapefruit peel with green herbal notes on the palate, and a medium finish with lingering green herbs and subtle smoke.